tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post6512020953769477255..comments2016-12-09T17:08:11.747-08:00Comments on The Skirted Roundtable: Leslie Sinclair Visits the Skirted RoundtableSkirted Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143404721278627208noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-23953691258675950752012-07-23T07:45:26.262-07:002012-07-23T07:45:26.262-07:00Great discussion with Leslie. I own her book and ...Great discussion with Leslie. I own her book and love the finishes. I live in the Dallas area, so not sure if she works outside of Houston. I am on a limited budget, own a home where costly remodeling would price it out of the neighborhood, yet trying some of her finishes on a DIY level might improve the resale. Does she have any product recommendations for a DIY approach? Paints &amp; glazes? Or does every paint line have their choices and it just depends on color? Thanks so much.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-2284730653207838012011-11-23T15:02:50.240-08:002011-11-23T15:02:50.240-08:00Linda, Thanks so much for letting me know I won Le...Linda, Thanks so much for letting me know I won Leslie&#39;s book! I am beyond thrilled to know I will be getting a signed copy for my design book collection. I really relate to painting furniture and cabinets and hope to learn a lot from this most talented lady! She creates the most elegant things with her paint techniques!!Amy @MaisonDecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-85106780897615473592011-11-17T17:51:38.506-08:002011-11-17T17:51:38.506-08:00Hello SRT!- It&#39;s been a while since I&#39;ve b...<b>Hello SRT!</b>- It&#39;s been a while since I&#39;ve been able to sit down and work in my jewelry studio - and when I do and have some monotonous tasks to accomplish, it&#39;s the SRT podcasts I listen too. These interviews make my work so pleasant! Thank you!<br /><br />This interview was just great - it made me itching to pick up a paintbrush. What a lovely talent Leslie is. The love for her work comes through so clear. If the images are an indication, her book must be marvelous. Thanks again for a fantastic interview.<br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-57952466597028291122011-11-09T22:29:39.626-08:002011-11-09T22:29:39.626-08:00that kitchen is really something!:Dthat kitchen is really something!:Dhong kong propertyhttp://www.okay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-91307314169153086382011-11-06T05:56:58.058-08:002011-11-06T05:56:58.058-08:00I loved the podcast. I especially like the fact t...I loved the podcast. I especially like the fact that Leslie has no professional training had a vision and went for it. Her finishes are beautiful and the look would also work well in Canada.<br />Please enter me in the draw for the book.Lanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589706492944008249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-3192098820173852072011-11-06T05:02:05.893-08:002011-11-06T05:02:05.893-08:00Thanks so much to the SRT gals for interviewing su...Thanks so much to the SRT gals for interviewing such an unknown--me- on such a wonderful show!!!!!! xo LeslieLeslie Sinclairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-57221966798639707552011-11-06T03:45:38.244-08:002011-11-06T03:45:38.244-08:00I am so glad I listened to this very interesting i...I am so glad I listened to this very interesting interview!<br />Leslie is a wonderful and very talented designer and businesswoman!<br />Amazing! Can&#39;t wait to have her book on my coffee table!<br />xx<br />GreetGreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01417048594754414357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-82992812642934312752011-11-05T20:12:34.183-07:002011-11-05T20:12:34.183-07:00I was inspired by Leslie starting a new venture af...I was inspired by Leslie starting a new venture after having three kids as well as leaving her corporate job. Leslie also seems so down to earth, yet one can tell she has great confidence in what she is doing. Thank you for sharing some tips with us. I love plaster walls and painted floors!<br />I look forward to seeing and maybe owning her book sometime.Marissa Guillorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-81986200467998709862011-11-05T19:33:49.371-07:002011-11-05T19:33:49.371-07:00It was a joy to feel Leslie&#39;s enthusiasm for h...It was a joy to feel Leslie&#39;s enthusiasm for her chosen occupation. She is truly an inspiration for those of us who are a bit hesitant to turn our passion into a business.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13448936068835757526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-41845714248538278802011-11-05T12:37:48.947-07:002011-11-05T12:37:48.947-07:00Loved this podcast with Leslie! It was informative...Loved this podcast with Leslie! It was informative for me (I had a couple of aha moments). I&#39;m trying to figure out how I want to re-do my walls in the entry and living area it connects to, so I really need Leslie&#39;s book for ideas! I hope I win, but if not I&#39;ll be purchasing it anyway!<br />Thanks,<br />Linda Magro<br />linda_magro@yahoo.comLinda Magrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476573120249173562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-25269537117191955552011-11-05T07:55:44.816-07:002011-11-05T07:55:44.816-07:00I just love the fact that she just goes for it and...I just love the fact that she just goes for it and does everything herself - sounds like she never fails either. I would like to try one of her techniques in my house.Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03593112776679574899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-72270507759412587602011-11-05T05:38:16.858-07:002011-11-05T05:38:16.858-07:00I really enjoyed listening to this discussion with...I really enjoyed listening to this discussion with Leslie. So many things were covered, and I learned a lot. Loved hearing about the floors, the way she started her business and her unassuming nature was a breath of fresh air! I went to her blog during the podcast and was looking through her posts while listening.Amy @MaisonDecorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-68904258055401574902011-11-05T04:51:07.774-07:002011-11-05T04:51:07.774-07:00Another great interview! As an interior designer, ...Another great interview! As an interior designer, I found this discussion so interesting, especially the emphasis on subtlety of finishes. I love muted finishes with a sense of patina, and Leslie&#39;s work really captures this---such talent. I subscribe to her blog, and I&#39;m a big fan--I&#39;d love to work with her one day, unfortunately I&#39;m in NY. At least I get a chance to win her book! thanksMarybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01220605394311522493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-84423780874796531722011-11-04T21:36:26.714-07:002011-11-04T21:36:26.714-07:00I love how she was so &quot;real&quot;. How she wi...I love how she was so &quot;real&quot;. How she will do all kinds of jobs...small and large. And how she is so willing to share her secrets in her new book. I can&#39;t wait to get it!elizabeth thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548135019863834445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-70024328438376368452011-11-04T16:48:07.729-07:002011-11-04T16:48:07.729-07:00I also agree that when u walk into a room and a &q...I also agree that when u walk into a room and a &quot;faux finish&quot; screams at you is why people think so negatively towards them. Oh, and just the fact that she published her own book and made it so massive is pretty awesome too!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05820778604250692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-48033032035109760872011-11-04T03:07:37.312-07:002011-11-04T03:07:37.312-07:00What a great interview from a gracious and talente...What a great interview from a gracious and talented lady. I liked her suggestion: start with a smaller project and do not do the entire house.<br />karen<br />karlight52@yahoo.comKarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15522715379707818504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-74592207229332296522011-11-03T18:40:24.434-07:002011-11-03T18:40:24.434-07:00Thank you for a delightful and informative intervi...Thank you for a delightful and informative interview! I learned so much . . . actually, what interested me the most was her can-do attitude, in particular with the self-publishing of her gorgeous book. What an accomplishment! Leslie is obviously enormously talented, but what made the interview so enjoyable was her warm and down-to-earth personality.<br /><br />Crossing my fingers for a win!<br /><br />Jennifer<br />joejen92@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-18600222540077069802011-11-03T18:22:37.190-07:002011-11-03T18:22:37.190-07:00I love listening to a true artist who really enjoy...I love listening to a true artist who really enjoys what they do. Loved the part where you discuss decorating your own home and leaving part of a project undone that can be covered up.Can so relate!! For me when I&#39;m in a hurry and need to have my home ready for a special occasion, I tell myself I&#39;ll do it later when I have more time, and only do what can be seen!! Glad to hear real professionals do it too!! Will definitely buy Leslie&#39;s book. She&#39;s is gifted and an inspiration. <br /><br />Janice<br />jmcguire@midcoast.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-73359977337253556872011-11-01T19:26:21.655-07:002011-11-01T19:26:21.655-07:00I love that she taught herself! Her thoughts on la...I love that she taught herself! Her thoughts on layers of paint are so interesting.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599240591418187295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-5645537205865653792011-11-01T16:49:41.795-07:002011-11-01T16:49:41.795-07:00I enjoyed listening to Leslie&#39;s interview. She...I enjoyed listening to Leslie&#39;s interview. She&#39;s so down to earth and good to know she will take on a small projects as well as a big one. Thanks for doing the skirted roundtable with her.Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05348286031904099115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-7490037212020158412011-11-01T16:08:23.910-07:002011-11-01T16:08:23.910-07:00What interested me most about listening to Leslie ...What interested me most about listening to Leslie was the talk about painting floors. My home had alternating wood floors and carpet, a cheapo builders&#39; trick. I replaced the carpeting with wood, but wasn&#39;t able to have the old floors stripped and matched at the same time. Now, the thought of moving all the furniture from four rooms to have them refinished is overwhelming, along with the fact that all the quarter round would have to be ripped out and replaced. But, maybe painting them all the same would be a DIY option.Diane Stewarthttp://www.colorsenseconsulting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-13295119630700774332011-11-01T10:57:47.129-07:002011-11-01T10:57:47.129-07:00I am very glad to know about Leslie Sinclair..She ...I am very glad to know about Leslie Sinclair..She just a wonderful lady..Thanks for sharing her experience with us..Anthony Spencehttp://www.tileflair.co.uk/category-is-kitchen-floor-tiles/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-57060709841170733142011-11-01T10:30:37.069-07:002011-11-01T10:30:37.069-07:00I loved the fact that she is self-taught based on ...I loved the fact that she is self-taught based on her passion for learning, and that she published her own book because she had written one. Excellent lesson on not putting up roadblocks to your own success and happiness.Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10909815938112161150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-87661924102012878582011-10-31T16:51:40.845-07:002011-10-31T16:51:40.845-07:00Hi,
Your interview with Leslie was fascinating. I...Hi,<br />Your interview with Leslie was fascinating. I enjoyed hearing how she developed her paint techniques by trying them out on her own walls. <br /><br />She described one house she painted many years ago and used the technique of bringing the gypsum plaster all the way to the floor, eliminating baseboards and door casings. That sounds like a treatment that could work as well with a contemporary as a European decor. Her work is beautiful and I would love to have her book. <br /><br />Best...VictoriaVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-12209296146519463562011-10-31T12:27:14.771-07:002011-10-31T12:27:14.771-07:00I have to agree with Leslie&#39;s comment about wa...I have to agree with Leslie&#39;s comment about walls not being the first thing you notice when you walk into a room. I began a decorative paint studio in Charlotte called &quot;Edifice&quot; in the late 80s and like Leslie I&#39;m self taught. My first customers were antique dealers and brokers who wanted their treasures to be center stage not the walls,ceilings and trim. Creating settings that looked as if they&#39;d always belonged led me to cabinetry and furnishings that also appeared as subtle and sophisticated as their original counterparts;the great divide between decorative painters and faux-ers!A House in the Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00661967197395606728noreply@blogger.com